Forum: Van Body
01-10-2021, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 6,368
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
09-25-2014, 08:21 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,721
Re: Heresy!
Truck has 3.73 gears but tires were upsized from 265 70 17 to 285 70 17
Towing at 60 mph was around 24-2600 with load, unloaded 1800 rpm at 65 mph
Truck would get around 19-21 mpg at 70 mph...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
09-25-2014, 07:42 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,721
Re: Heresy!
Just some 6.7 towing information
2008 ram 2500 4wd towing 34 ft SeaVee triple axle trlr about 12,000 lb load level roads near sea level at 65mph 7mpg, 60 mph 8-9 mpg
Plenty of power but stop for...
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Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications
06-14-2014, 09:24 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,795
Re: Generators
Orbital Machine Works in
Lewisville TX manufactures a locking base plate assembly for Honda and Yamaha generators that can be attached(welded) to a receiver hitch tube providing theft resistant...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
04-18-2014, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 7,316
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
11-17-2013, 02:49 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 6,517
Re: Side by side dinette and gaucho
I had an RB15 with the transverse dinette in the back. We left it made up as a bed most of the time.
It came from SMB with seat belts for four, never used
For sleeping at 48 inches wide it was ok...
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Forum: Towing and Toys
09-05-2013, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 5,160
Re: Of Adventure Trailers
Buy a casita or scamp 13 and have these guys https://www.adventuretrailers.com/resource.html
do the axle conversion for about 5-6K total you are done. Go anywhere with a full bath refrig and air
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Forum: Show & Tell
08-08-2013, 11:47 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,298
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
07-27-2013, 07:11 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 7,130
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Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads
07-23-2013, 03:57 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,514
Re: Craigslist - Ford E350 Centurion
https://www.finishlineford.net/used-inve ... rice=clear (https://www.finishlineford.net/used-inventory/index.htm?SByear=clear&SBmake=Ford%20Econoline&SBmodel=clear&SBbodystyle=clear&SBprice=clear)
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
07-09-2013, 07:24 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,213
Re: Wall Panels...
Why starboard? too thick and rigid, use pvc or fiberglass bathroom panels from HD, if want more thickness double up. Will cost a fraction of starboard and easier to work with around curves.
1/8...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
07-07-2013, 11:57 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 7,901
Re: Buying Generator...need Help
Honda 2000 mounted in this box https://www.kshmarine.com/generator_box.htm on your location of choice. Can run in box as designed.
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Forum: Campfire
07-04-2013, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,251
Re: If you sold your Sportsmobile, why?
Used infrequently but required more maintenance on the vehicle side
Too cramped, partly due to the layout, rear dinette, full bath on side in RB chassis if buy again it will be RB50
Replaced w/...
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Forum: Towing and Toys
07-04-2013, 08:04 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,074
Re: Recommendations for hard side trailer
I own a Casita 17 purchased after my SMB, pull it w/ either a Raptor or Dodge CTD, has torsion axle suspension and to date have had no issues.The number of rivets through the shell holding cabinets...
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Forum: 4x4
01-16-2013, 07:56 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,743
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Forum: 4x4
11-04-2012, 07:19 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 9,900
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
10-29-2012, 07:10 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 6,231
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
10-07-2012, 09:26 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 6,231
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Forum: Member Classifieds
09-04-2012, 06:51 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,895
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
07-02-2012, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,837
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
06-11-2012, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,307
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
02-17-2012, 07:10 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,750
Re: Wood or metal?
Dee Zee and Tractor supply sell between frame rail truck tool boxes that be modified and inset into the floor like the xl in floor box sporty installs
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Forum: Member Classifieds
12-03-2011, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 10,867
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
09-16-2011, 07:56 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 7,661
Re: Why a van?
Sold my SMB and bought a Casita (https://www.casitatraveltrailers.com/), I wonder how much weight the SMB would shed if the interior structure were fiberglass ala Casita rather than the wood...
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
09-04-2011, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 7,460
Re: Propane vs. Electric Refrigerator
Having had both I would say the other downside to the propane is the physical dimensions required for the venting is much larger for the Dometic prpane I have now vs the norcold in my previous...
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